Naples #1 Happiest Place to Live 2019

Is Naples, FL a Good Place to Live?

As a Naples native, one of the most frequent questions I’m asked is, “Is Naples, Florida a good place to live?” You may be thinking, “Is Naples safe?, “What’s the weather like in summer?” or “Would I be happy living in Naples?” Those are just some of the many questions that may be on your mind if you are thinking of moving to Naples as a second home, vacation home, for retirement or permanently with your family.

When considering living in Naples you may be wavering between the Gulf Coast and the East Coast of Florida. You might wonder, “what is it that sets Naples apart from other cities in Florida?” Soon, the differences become crystal clear. The benefits of living in Naples over other Florida areas are tremendous in most every way.

Without further ado, here’s the top ten reasons why Naples, Florida is hands-down the best place to live in 2019.
10. Best Beach Town! –Naples, Florida is knows for it’s beautiful white sandy beaches. Named the Best Beach Town by WalletHub as compared to 227 other cities in the United States. Naples has some of the cleanest sand and Gulf waters that you will ever experience. There are 17 miles of beaches in Collier County. The Naples beachfront is rated with the best in the world. They often make top 10 lists of the best beaches across the globe. From Delnor Wigging State Park at the North end of Vanderbilt Beach to Seagate and the Naples Pier, our beaches are some of the best in the world.

9. Safety & Low Crime – Is Naples, FL safe? Naples is a safe city compared to the rest of Florida and the nation. Naples is safer than 67% of US cities. According to Areavibes the Naples crime rate is far below both the Florida and National average. “The overall crime rate in Naples is 37% lower than the average of crimes committed in Florida. When it comes to violent crimes, Naples shows a crime rate that is 80% lower than the Florida average! When it comes to property crimes, Naples, FL is shown to be 31% lower than the Florida average.” Furthermore, “there are a total of 95 Naples police officers. This results in 4.7 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 10.9% greater than the Florida average and 43.9% greater than the National average.”

8. Neapolitan Architecture – Unobstructed views of the beach and Gulf of Mexico are a Naples hallmark. Homes in Old Naples are not surrounded by tall, overbearing buildings that block the sun and skyline. City leaders have gone to great lengths to keep your focus on the Neapolitan architecture and natural, tropical greenery of Naples. Local government has placed strong restrictions on signs, billboards and building height in the city of Naples. A prime example of our strict sign regulations is the “golden arches” on US 41 North. Instead of the usual 30 foot high signs that you see in most cities, Naples has a small McDonald’s sign down on the ground. You won’t see that most places in the United States or even internationally.

6. Pristine – The word, pristine, comes up often when explaining Naples to an outsider. In another word, clean. It best describes the litter-less streets, low crime, small signs, clean beaches, expertly shaped landscaping and conscious efforts of residents to keep it that way. Neapolitans respect their piece of paradise and work hard to ensure its beauty.
5.Boating, Fishing, Golf – Naples has a plethora of things to do in the great outdoors. Fishing and golf are not hobbies here, they are ways of life.Naples has some of the best waterfront in the world. Growing up in Naples, we fished late into the night at lighted docks and the Naples Fishing Pier. We caught snook and snapper right off the dock and ate them soon after — now that’s fresh seafood!

Waterfront of Naples Bay

And then there is the golf. As a top golfing destination, Naples has over 70 golf courses to choose from. Many homebuyers want to live in Naples golf communities regardless of their level or desire of play. Many of the higher-end luxury homes are in golf communities like Talis Park, Mediterra, Grey Oaks, Collier’s Reserve and Quail West. There’s something about being able to drive your golf cart from your garage right to the first tee without getting in the car.

4. Sunsets – Sunsets in Naples are very special. Around the time of the setting sun, if you venture
down any of the Old Naples avenues that end at the Gulf, you are bound to be shoulder to shoulder with several others looking West. When the sun hits the horizon put your cocktail down and join the clapping, for you have just witnessed one of the most sacred moments on the Gulf: Sunset. And if you’re lucky, one day – if you don’t blink – you will see the elusive “green flash.”

3. Weather – Naples weather has average air temperatures of 77 degrees Fahrenheit. The hottest summer months are July, August and September. The best weather months are November through May where there is little rain and less humidity. Gulf water temperatures range from the 60’s in the winter to the mid 80’s from spring through fall.

2. Downtown Olde Naples – Olde Naples is the heartbeat of the city. Don’t let the name fool you. Nothing in this downtown area looks “old.”

Olde Naples is the cultural essence of the city. It’s where Naples began as a tiny fishing village back in the 1900’s. Among the new estate homes and updated buildings, several historic beach cottages still remain. These old fishing cottages add to the cultural charm of downtown and stand as timeless reminders of the early history of Naples.

Today, Third Street South and Fifth Avenue South districts define the modern Neapolitan lifestyle. Specialty shops and outdoor cafes dot the sidewalks in this quaint, yet sophisticated local hot spot. Strolling down 5th or 3rd, you’ll find plenty of dining, dancing and a bit of nightlife. And don’t be surprised to find live music and art festivals taking over the downtown area on many weekends throughout the year.

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1. Happy People – Neapolitans come from all around the world – mid-westerners, New Englanders, Canadians, Europeans and everything in-between. Naples is a global melting pot with one common denominator: happiness shows on the suntanned faces of most everyone you’ll meet.

It’s easy to see why Naples, FL residents’ sense of well-being ranked #1 for the fourth year in a row, according to the latest 2019 Gallup National Health Index. Naples was once again voted the happiest and healthiest city in the US. “Residents have the lowest levels of stress in the country and eat healthy on a daily basis,” according to the report.

All this well-being shows up in the demeanor and attitudes of people all around town. Everyone is happy and grateful to live in this little piece of paradise.

Once you’ve experienced it for yourself, I’m sure you will agree that Naples, Florida may be one of the best places to live and enjoy life you could ever find. You may even decide to buy your own piece of paradise and become a neighbor and fellow Neapolitan.

I have a family of five and have been living in that ZIP code for 6 years. Quality of life could not be better with excellent schools and no crime. The area has been developing rapidly with a mixture of median aged families to retirees and home values ranging 300k to 1.5k. I hope this helps.

Hi! I’m relocating from NY to FL and am looking into living in Naples with my 6 yr old. Can anyone tell me about the school districts and where I should really focus to raise my little one. I am a teacher in Special Ed….Thanks!

As a sub teacher in the Collier County Public Schools I find the schools are excellent as a rule, However the best schools are located the north and west Naples area of Collier County. As a rule is you want to live west of Tamiami Rd (rt 41) if you can .For elementary schools the best is Seagate Elementary. The middle schools are Pine ridge middle and North Naples Middle and Oakridge Middle..The best areas include Pelican Bay, Old Naples, Port Royal, Naples Park. In addition you want to stay as far west as you can so that you can feed off of these wonderful schools that I mentioned above.

As you may already know, there are only two Hospitals in Naples, Naples Hospital, with two hospitals, and Physicians Hospital. Close by is Fort Myers with Lee Memorial Hospital System with seven Hospitals if you do not mind commuting a bit. Try Indeed.com to see what the is available. I am from the east coast of Florida and there are many jobs in that area. Plan to move to Naples in the near future. Good luck on your search.

Steve Saner was an amazing agent. He was so knowledgeable and caring. He went above and beyond for our family assisting with a sale of our condo. We are truly grateful to have him as our agent.read more

Riley Snowden

20:47 12 Mar 19

Derek was very professional and non pressuring. He was able to listen to what we were looking for and laser focus in on properties that met our criteria. Derek was able to iron out the issues in a complicated transaction that led ultimately to a smooth transition to ownership.read more

Bob Fairbanks

17:22 10 Mar 19

Derek Anderson is a phenomenal agent, very knowledgeable and extremely responsive. He made the process of purchasing, setting up inspections and closing much easier than we anticipated, all while living in the Chicago area. We found our dream condo in Naples thanks to Derek's help. He is the best and highly recommend him!read more

Janet Laybold

20:21 21 Feb 19

Jamie Henry is amazing!! She was responsive, gave us great advice, and made the process of finding our new home as well as the move, painless. Jamie is very knowledgable about the Naples area. We love the place she helped find for us - it has everything we sought and we couldn't be happier.read more

andrew hall

14:55 09 Feb 19

Douglas was an excellent realtor for us! We needed a home quickly and Douglas was knowledgeable about the area, schools, and negotiated a great price for us. We will use him forever!!!read more

Michael Grant

01:07 03 Feb 19

I want to thank Douglas Olmsted for his help in finding me the right properties. On two separate occasions, Douglas found exactly what I was looking for without showing me a bunch of properties that didn't fit my criteria.He was very helpful anticipating the do's and don'ts of each purchase. I took it for granted that all Realtors were that good until I moved out of state and had to use another agent. Now I have a greater appreciation for his professionalism and expertise.read more

David Roller

23:42 01 Feb 19

Douglas Olmsted is a phenomenal agent. He has represented us several times as both a buyers and sellers agent. On one occasion he was instrumental in getting our property sold when he assisted the buyers’ in increasing their appraisal for their loan. He noticed the errors in the appraisal whereas the buyers’ agent was content with letting the sale fail. On another occasion he was tireless in finding our dream bay front property. He realized we ultimately wouldn’t be thrilled with the property we had originally targeted. We will continue to use him and White Sands for all future real estate transactions.read more

Betsy Allen

14:45 01 Feb 19

Douglas is an amazing agent; extremely knowledgeable and responsive. He led us through the home buying process smoothly and left us nothing to worry about. He understood our wishes/concerns and kept those in the forefront during the home-buying experience.read more

Brian Bolin

21:05 21 Jan 19

My wife and I had a quick and painless experience with our move down to Naples with only a 4 day timeframe for purchase over our travels. Jaime Henry was always very responsive and knowledgeable with all questions we had. She met our needs and flexibility with small children throughout the process as well as our timeframes. We would highly recommend her to others!read more

Dana Zecchino

01:54 09 Jan 19

Derek Anderson is a top notch agent. I am an agent in Michigan and I was searching for a stellar agent to help my client sell her condo in the Naples area. I spent endless hours researching agents in the area, making phone calls, etc., and then I found Derek... I felt more than confident he would serve my client best. And sure enough, he did just that! He sold my clients condo in less than a month for a price she was proud of. I personally validate Derek Anderson is an above average, way more than average, agent. I highly recommend him for any real estate purposes.read more

troy h

19:53 15 Oct 18

Jamie Henry was great to work with, she was very knowledgeable and honest regarding the area and the details of the home we leased. She always responded quickly and accurately and was willing to answer my questions even after we moved in. I would recommend her to anyone buying, selling or leasing a home!!!read more

Andrea Annese-Como

19:58 10 Oct 18

My husband Dave and I had the pleasure of working with Derek Anderson! We were not sure of the exact area of where we wanted to purchase a home. He was so patient with showing us many options and very knowledgeable about the different areas. We worked with him for a few days until we made our decision. He was fantastic every step of the way! I would highly recommend Derek to help you find your house that you will soon call your home. Thank you!read more

Jill Trebich

20:04 04 Oct 18

Ryan is an friendly, outstanding, and knowledgeable realtor. I'm glad Ryan was in our corner. He goes out of his way to find the right community/home that you are looking for. Ryan knows how to get things done and goes all out to make his clients happy. I would definitely recommend Ryan to anyone who plans to move in this area.read more

Heather Call

18:43 01 Oct 18

Jamie Henry was one of the most responsive, professional real estate agents I have had the pleasure to work with in my 30 years in the mortgage industry. She went above and beyond the usual negotiations to secure the property our clients wanted and worked diligently to get it closed. She is THE BEST!read more

Aria Garousi

16:59 30 Sep 18

Jamie Henry is by far the best realtor I have the pleasure of working with. She is very professional, resourceful, super responsive and always prepared for anything that may arise. She made the process very easy and tolerable. I highly recommend Jamie to anyone looking for the best in town.read more

Kim Arell

15:36 30 Sep 18

Our family moved to Naples from New England. We were fortunate to have an amazing agent that helped us familiarize ourselves with the area and find the perfect house for us! Jamie Henry is knowledgable and was great to work with! We would highly recommend Jamie and White Sands Realty.Kim Arellread more

Amanda Borro

01:26 27 Sep 18

Allisson Gonzalez is the BEST! We recently bought our first home and I truly am so thankful Allisson was there every step of the way. She answered all of our question, and wasn't afraid to find out the answers for us when we needed. She is super kind, professional, and knowledgeable. She made the process of buying a home so easy and enjoyable, as buying your home should be! Thanks for the "easy button", Allisson!read more

Katie LeVan

22:57 14 Jul 18

Jamie Henry is the BEST!!! We’ve moved seven times in 8 years across the US and have never experienced anything like our experience with Jamie in Naples!! She is extremely kind,patient and truly wants to understand what you are looking for to avoid wasting anyone’s time. Her ability is something that can’t be taught and I would highly recommend anyone looking to move to Naples to first speak with Jamie...she will find what you’re looking for...be it a bungalow or a mansion!! Thanks Jamie so much!!read more

Steve Melink

12:34 06 Jul 18

We lucked out finding a professional like Derek Anderson. Our family had been vacation in Naples for several years and we finally decided to buy a condo. After making an inquiry, Derek promptly called and followed up with a great balance of not being pushy but wanting to help in any way he could. Other agents that called us came and went. Derek stayed the course and believed in our situation and commitment to buy. Throughout the process, he was the consummate professional and advocate for our cause. As a result, we actually enjoyed the experience - one that could have been stressful without his calm and easy nature. We highly recommend Derek!read more

David Walden

01:41 03 May 18

We were out-of-town buyers and looked around before interviewing and choosing Derek Anderson as our agent to represent us in seeking and purchasing a condominium in Naples. We were extremely pleased with this choice as our experience was excellent in all regards. Derek was energetic, responsive, and served as our advocate throughout the process. He was especially good with communication, emailing, calling or texting nearly every day to keep us up to date. He has a warm and pleasant demeanor and was easy to work with. Although he is busy and sells a lot of real estate, you will feel as if you are his only client. We could not be happier with his representation and recommend him highly- would give him six stars if the scale could be extended.read more

Dave Lappe

01:51 12 Apr 18

We knew we wanted a new construction condo in Naples with lots of natural light and views of the Gulf. Fortunately, we found Ryan Ehmen at White Sands Realty. Ryan REALLY knows the area and helped us find the perfect condo to meet our needs. He helped us in negotiations with the builder and did a great job! Ryan's is down-to-earth and was a great fit for us. I’d highly recommend Ryan to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate in the Naples area.read more

Brian G.

15:07 15 Mar 18

We worked with Derek Anderson of White Sands Realty Naples and thought he was fantastic! He knows everything there is to know about South Florida. He worked to understand all that we wanted and was patient as we considered many options. Moreover, Derek is really personable and a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend Derek as a realtor!read more

wendy mccaffrey

18:52 07 Jan 18

We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to Jamie Henry at White Sands Realty. Jamie definitely went above and beyond her job. As renters, we really couldn't be happier that we have found Jamie. Everything that goes with finding and renting a house, from beginning to end, was impeccably handled. She is a true professional and knows the Naples market very well. Jamie is extremely helpful and accessible and kept us well informed. I'll gladly work with Jamie again and would highly recommend her to anyone. Thanks again Jamieread more

Richard Waidmann

14:56 05 Dec 17

We recently bought a condo on the ocean in Naples, and worked with Derek Anderson. Derek did an exceptional job and we would highly recommend him! We did know Derek before hand, and he came highly recommended. We live in the Midwest, and wanted a condo on the beach in Naples. Derek made the process of finding the right property extremely easy. He did an excellent job researching different properties, and educated us to understand the advantages and disadvantages of the different areas and properties in and around Naples. We flew into Naples on a number of weekends, and Derek would pick us up. We would then tour many properties in one or two days in a very efficient manner. After reviewing everything on the market that met our needs, we settled on a property. Derek helped us negotiate a fair price based upon market conditions, which ultimately the buyers accepted. He also took care of numerous other details, including finding appropriate inspectors and contractors as needed. Many real estate agents "dabble" in real estate and don't treat it like a profession, or they are constantly just trying to get you to buy something to get their commission. We never felt like Derek was trying to pressure us in any way, and he only wanted us to find the right property. He often would recommend against certain properties due to negative things he was aware of about the property or the area, that we weren't aware of. Derek truly handles his business as a professional, and takes exceptional care of his customers. We could not have been more pleased with Derek, and we would recommend him highly to anyone looking to buy or sell a property in Naples, Florida.read more

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Steve Saner was an amazing agent. He was so knowledgeable and caring. He went above and beyond for our family assisting with a sale of our condo. We are truly grateful to have him as our agent.read more

Riley Snowden

20:47 12 Mar 19

Derek was very professional and non pressuring. He was able to listen to what we were looking for and laser focus in on properties that met our criteria. Derek was able to iron out the issues in a complicated transaction that led ultimately to a smooth transition to ownership.read more

Bob Fairbanks

17:22 10 Mar 19

Derek Anderson is a phenomenal agent, very knowledgeable and extremely responsive. He made the process of purchasing, setting up inspections and closing much easier than we anticipated, all while living in the Chicago area. We found our dream condo in Naples thanks to Derek's help. He is the best and highly recommend him!read more

Janet Laybold

20:21 21 Feb 19

Jamie Henry is amazing!! She was responsive, gave us great advice, and made the process of finding our new home as well as the move, painless. Jamie is very knowledgable about the Naples area. We love the place she helped find for us - it has everything we sought and we couldn't be happier.read more

andrew hall

14:55 09 Feb 19

Douglas was an excellent realtor for us! We needed a home quickly and Douglas was knowledgeable about the area, schools, and negotiated a great price for us. We will use him forever!!!read more

Michael Grant

01:07 03 Feb 19

I want to thank Douglas Olmsted for his help in finding me the right properties. On two separate occasions, Douglas found exactly what I was looking for without showing me a bunch of properties that didn't fit my criteria.He was very helpful anticipating the do's and don'ts of each purchase. I took it for granted that all Realtors were that good until I moved out of state and had to use another agent. Now I have a greater appreciation for his professionalism and expertise.read more

David Roller

23:42 01 Feb 19

Douglas Olmsted is a phenomenal agent. He has represented us several times as both a buyers and sellers agent. On one occasion he was instrumental in getting our property sold when he assisted the buyers’ in increasing their appraisal for their loan. He noticed the errors in the appraisal whereas the buyers’ agent was content with letting the sale fail. On another occasion he was tireless in finding our dream bay front property. He realized we ultimately wouldn’t be thrilled with the property we had originally targeted. We will continue to use him and White Sands for all future real estate transactions.read more

Betsy Allen

14:45 01 Feb 19

Douglas is an amazing agent; extremely knowledgeable and responsive. He led us through the home buying process smoothly and left us nothing to worry about. He understood our wishes/concerns and kept those in the forefront during the home-buying experience.read more

Brian Bolin

21:05 21 Jan 19

My wife and I had a quick and painless experience with our move down to Naples with only a 4 day timeframe for purchase over our travels. Jaime Henry was always very responsive and knowledgeable with all questions we had. She met our needs and flexibility with small children throughout the process as well as our timeframes. We would highly recommend her to others!read more

Dana Zecchino

01:54 09 Jan 19

Derek Anderson is a top notch agent. I am an agent in Michigan and I was searching for a stellar agent to help my client sell her condo in the Naples area. I spent endless hours researching agents in the area, making phone calls, etc., and then I found Derek... I felt more than confident he would serve my client best. And sure enough, he did just that! He sold my clients condo in less than a month for a price she was proud of. I personally validate Derek Anderson is an above average, way more than average, agent. I highly recommend him for any real estate purposes.read more

troy h

19:53 15 Oct 18

Jamie Henry was great to work with, she was very knowledgeable and honest regarding the area and the details of the home we leased. She always responded quickly and accurately and was willing to answer my questions even after we moved in. I would recommend her to anyone buying, selling or leasing a home!!!read more

Andrea Annese-Como

19:58 10 Oct 18

My husband Dave and I had the pleasure of working with Derek Anderson! We were not sure of the exact area of where we wanted to purchase a home. He was so patient with showing us many options and very knowledgeable about the different areas. We worked with him for a few days until we made our decision. He was fantastic every step of the way! I would highly recommend Derek to help you find your house that you will soon call your home. Thank you!read more

Jill Trebich

20:04 04 Oct 18

Ryan is an friendly, outstanding, and knowledgeable realtor. I'm glad Ryan was in our corner. He goes out of his way to find the right community/home that you are looking for. Ryan knows how to get things done and goes all out to make his clients happy. I would definitely recommend Ryan to anyone who plans to move in this area.read more

Heather Call

18:43 01 Oct 18

Jamie Henry was one of the most responsive, professional real estate agents I have had the pleasure to work with in my 30 years in the mortgage industry. She went above and beyond the usual negotiations to secure the property our clients wanted and worked diligently to get it closed. She is THE BEST!read more

Aria Garousi

16:59 30 Sep 18

Jamie Henry is by far the best realtor I have the pleasure of working with. She is very professional, resourceful, super responsive and always prepared for anything that may arise. She made the process very easy and tolerable. I highly recommend Jamie to anyone looking for the best in town.read more

Kim Arell

15:36 30 Sep 18

Our family moved to Naples from New England. We were fortunate to have an amazing agent that helped us familiarize ourselves with the area and find the perfect house for us! Jamie Henry is knowledgable and was great to work with! We would highly recommend Jamie and White Sands Realty.Kim Arellread more

Amanda Borro

01:26 27 Sep 18

Allisson Gonzalez is the BEST! We recently bought our first home and I truly am so thankful Allisson was there every step of the way. She answered all of our question, and wasn't afraid to find out the answers for us when we needed. She is super kind, professional, and knowledgeable. She made the process of buying a home so easy and enjoyable, as buying your home should be! Thanks for the "easy button", Allisson!read more

Katie LeVan

22:57 14 Jul 18

Jamie Henry is the BEST!!! We’ve moved seven times in 8 years across the US and have never experienced anything like our experience with Jamie in Naples!! She is extremely kind,patient and truly wants to understand what you are looking for to avoid wasting anyone’s time. Her ability is something that can’t be taught and I would highly recommend anyone looking to move to Naples to first speak with Jamie...she will find what you’re looking for...be it a bungalow or a mansion!! Thanks Jamie so much!!read more

Steve Melink

12:34 06 Jul 18

We lucked out finding a professional like Derek Anderson. Our family had been vacation in Naples for several years and we finally decided to buy a condo. After making an inquiry, Derek promptly called and followed up with a great balance of not being pushy but wanting to help in any way he could. Other agents that called us came and went. Derek stayed the course and believed in our situation and commitment to buy. Throughout the process, he was the consummate professional and advocate for our cause. As a result, we actually enjoyed the experience - one that could have been stressful without his calm and easy nature. We highly recommend Derek!read more

David Walden

01:41 03 May 18

We were out-of-town buyers and looked around before interviewing and choosing Derek Anderson as our agent to represent us in seeking and purchasing a condominium in Naples. We were extremely pleased with this choice as our experience was excellent in all regards. Derek was energetic, responsive, and served as our advocate throughout the process. He was especially good with communication, emailing, calling or texting nearly every day to keep us up to date. He has a warm and pleasant demeanor and was easy to work with. Although he is busy and sells a lot of real estate, you will feel as if you are his only client. We could not be happier with his representation and recommend him highly- would give him six stars if the scale could be extended.read more

Dave Lappe

01:51 12 Apr 18

We knew we wanted a new construction condo in Naples with lots of natural light and views of the Gulf. Fortunately, we found Ryan Ehmen at White Sands Realty. Ryan REALLY knows the area and helped us find the perfect condo to meet our needs. He helped us in negotiations with the builder and did a great job! Ryan's is down-to-earth and was a great fit for us. I’d highly recommend Ryan to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate in the Naples area.read more

Brian G.

15:07 15 Mar 18

We worked with Derek Anderson of White Sands Realty Naples and thought he was fantastic! He knows everything there is to know about South Florida. He worked to understand all that we wanted and was patient as we considered many options. Moreover, Derek is really personable and a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend Derek as a realtor!read more

wendy mccaffrey

18:52 07 Jan 18

We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to Jamie Henry at White Sands Realty. Jamie definitely went above and beyond her job. As renters, we really couldn't be happier that we have found Jamie. Everything that goes with finding and renting a house, from beginning to end, was impeccably handled. She is a true professional and knows the Naples market very well. Jamie is extremely helpful and accessible and kept us well informed. I'll gladly work with Jamie again and would highly recommend her to anyone. Thanks again Jamieread more

Richard Waidmann

14:56 05 Dec 17

We recently bought a condo on the ocean in Naples, and worked with Derek Anderson. Derek did an exceptional job and we would highly recommend him! We did know Derek before hand, and he came highly recommended. We live in the Midwest, and wanted a condo on the beach in Naples. Derek made the process of finding the right property extremely easy. He did an excellent job researching different properties, and educated us to understand the advantages and disadvantages of the different areas and properties in and around Naples. We flew into Naples on a number of weekends, and Derek would pick us up. We would then tour many properties in one or two days in a very efficient manner. After reviewing everything on the market that met our needs, we settled on a property. Derek helped us negotiate a fair price based upon market conditions, which ultimately the buyers accepted. He also took care of numerous other details, including finding appropriate inspectors and contractors as needed. Many real estate agents "dabble" in real estate and don't treat it like a profession, or they are constantly just trying to get you to buy something to get their commission. We never felt like Derek was trying to pressure us in any way, and he only wanted us to find the right property. He often would recommend against certain properties due to negative things he was aware of about the property or the area, that we weren't aware of. Derek truly handles his business as a professional, and takes exceptional care of his customers. We could not have been more pleased with Derek, and we would recommend him highly to anyone looking to buy or sell a property in Naples, Florida.read more